Discover Asheville, North Carolina, nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, where clean mountain water flows and a rich beer brewing legacy thrives. Experience a beer lover’s paradise with over 30 craft breweries, making it home to some of the finest breweries in the nation. Embraced by enthusiasts, Asheville tops many must-visit lists for its exceptional brews and captivating mountain charm, attracting runners, bikers, and hikers alike. Don’t miss the highly anticipated Beer City Relay, where the spirit of running and craft beer converge in 2025.
The esteemed host for this year’s event is none other than New Belgium Brewing. Originating in Fort Collins CO, New Belgium brought their east coast hub to Asheville in 2016.
We are proud to be part of the 2025 Asheville Beer Week, a cherished occasion that brings together the finest craft brews and the vibrant spirit of the community!
Event Overview
The event is meant to be a fun 5k or 10k relay with a team aspect. The course consists of one 5k out and back along the West River Arts District Greenway.
Teams of 4 will each complete the 5k course 1 time in relay.
Teams of 2 will each complete the 5k course twice in relay to run a 10k.
Single runners 5k/10k option. Runners will run the 5k loop once or twice and need no other team members.
Race Day – Saturday May 24th
First Wave of Runners starts at – 9:00am
Starting Line and relay exchange at New Belgium – 21 Craven Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28806
We are proud to be partnering with Consider Haiti for this year’s race. $2 from each entry will be donated to their organization.
Course Map for the Beer City Relay
Pull together a team of 2 or team of 4 to run the Beer City Relay in Asheville, NC
and celebrate craft beer with us at the iconic New Belgium Brewery.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
First runners start 9:00 am
Each team of 4 runner completes the same 5k course one at a time.
Each team of 2 runner completes the 5k twice.
The first wave of runners starts at 9am.
Grab some friends and come celebrate Beer City USA!
Make sure to register all team members under your chosen team name.
Enjoy a race after party and a beer on us for all participants (21+) at New Belgium Brewing
Team categories are: Team of 2 – Team of 4 – Single 5k runner – Single 10k runner
Team Packet Pick Up Options.
One team member can pick up the team packets.
Friday, May 23th, 4:30-6pm at Jus’ Running
Saturday, May 24th, 7:30am New Belguim Brewing
Registration Fees for the Beer City Relay in Asheville
Fees include –
- Race t-shirt
- A Beer on us
- Finisher medal
Awards
Fastest 4 person teams and 2 person teams in the following categories
- Mixed earn $10 Gift Certificate to Jus’ Running for each runner
- All Female earn $10 Gift Certificate to Jus’ Running for each runner
- All Male earn $10 Gift Certificate to Jus’ Running for each runner
Fastest 5k Male and Female runners
- 1st earn $10 Gift Certificate to Jus’ Running
- 2nd earn $10 Gift Certificate to Jus’ Running
- 3rd earn $10 Gift Certificate to Jus’ Running
Event Parking
Green Man Brewing does not have it’s own parking lot. The race base will be located in the parking lot directly across from the main Green Man Brewery Mansion door.
Please give yourself and your team time to find street parking or parking in one of the many paid city lots.
Refunds/Transfers for the Beer City Relay in Asheville
The Beer City Relay and Kick It Events have a NO REFUND policy.
We offer RegShield during the registration process to protect your purchase from injury etc. if you choose.
You may transfer your registration to another runner up to 2 days before the event. Click the TRANSFER button on the registration page.
If you’d like to run a team of 4 as a team of 3, please let us know.
